AAPOS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AAPOS?
The only major US conference dedicated to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. If you sell pediatric vision screening devices, pediatric ophthalmic instruments, strabismus surgical tools, or child-friendly diagnostic equipment, AAPOS is the only place to reach this specialized community.
What are the key facts about AAPOS?
- Host organization: American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- Primary specialty: pediatric ophthalmology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Ophthalmology conferences
Which device categories fit AAPOS?
Which buyer stages does AAPOS fit?
What does AAPOS charge for booth space?
AAPOS publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and the figure below is an estimate read from it rather than a quote. View the prospectus ↗
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $4,000-$10,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the AAPOS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AAPOS?
Annual Meeting attendance averaged over 1,200 professionals in recent years, including approximately 900 physicians. 51st Annual Meeting in 2026. Small, focused community of pediatric eye specialists.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~660
- Cost per effective buyer: $10.61 ($7,000 all-in ÷ 660 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is AAPOS held?
- Venue: Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel, Boston, MA
- Management company: AAPOS (in-house)
- Move-in: March 18, 2026 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Move-out: March 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who else exhibits at AAPOS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAPOS.
Is AAPOS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The only major US conference dedicated to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. If you sell pediatric vision screening devices, pediatric ophthalmic instruments, strabismus surgical tools, or child-friendly diagnostic equipment, AAPOS is the only place to reach this specialized community.
Why Skip
Very small, niche audience (~1,200). Non-pediatric ophthalmic devices are better served at AAO or ASCRS. Hotel-based exhibit area limits booth sizes and display capabilities.
What should exhibitors know before AAPOS?
AAPOS is a tight-knit academic community. Relationship-building matters more than booth size. Boston Seaport District is a modern, well-connected venue. The 900 physician attendees are almost all decision-makers in their departments.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AAPOS?
7.2 / 10 (Strong)
7.2 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by data transparency (8.8: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.0, "who should skip" note included). The only major US conference dedicated to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead.
Solid (7.4): 55% purchasing authority.
Strong (8.6): $75/sqft, above the $42.50 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$11).
Strong (8.8): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 3 key deadlines published.
Solid (7.3): society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Solid (7.0): "who should skip" note included, the flagship / largest show in its niche, and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the AAPOS exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Exhibit Installation | 2026-03-18 12:30PM-7:00PM |
| Exhibit Dates | 2026-03-19 to 2026-03-21 |
| Exhibit Dismantle | 2026-03-21 11:00AM-3:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAPOS?
AAPOS publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $4,000-$10,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend AAPOS?
AAPOS draws approximately 1,200 attendees. Annual Meeting attendance averaged over 1,200 professionals in recent years, including approximately 900 physicians. 51st Annual Meeting in 2026. Small, focused community of pediatric eye specialists.
When and where is AAPOS 2026?
AAPOS 2026 takes place March 18-22, 2026. The venue is Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel, Boston, MA. American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus hosts the meeting. Exhibitor move-in is listed as March 18, 2026 12:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
How many AAPOS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 55% of AAPOS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 660 effective buyers out of approximately 1,200 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score AAPOS?
AAPOS carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.2 out of 10 (Strong). The score weighs six factors: audience quality, cost efficiency, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is data transparency at 8.8 and the lowest is editorial value at 7.0.